Alysia LyonsFeeling like you’re the only one who can do things the “right” way? In this episode, I dive deep into the trap of ‘If I want it done right, I’ve got to do it myself’—why we fall into it, how it drains our peace, and practical steps to let go of perfection and embrace support.
Alysia LyonsSelf-care isn’t one-size-fits-all—and that’s why so many of us struggle to stick with it. In this post, I’m exploring how the 5 Love Languages—Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch—can become a powerful guide to caring for yourself in the way you feel most loved. When you align your self-care with your love language, it feels natural, nourishing, and sustainable.
Alysia LyonsAre your kids bottling up their feelings—or are you? In this powerful conversation, children’s author and parenting advocate Angela Legh joins Alysia Lyons to unpack the hidden cost of emotional repression, how childhood trauma shows up in adult behavior, and why “putting on a brave face” does more harm than good. They explore healing triggers, modeling emotional expression, and how we can rewrite the stories we were handed—starting with ourselves.
Alysia LyonsIn this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Shari Pierce—retired special education teacher, author, and sibling of an adult with developmental disabilities. Shari shares powerful insights from her 33 years in the classroom and her personal life, offering practical tools and compassionate wisdom for parents, teachers, and caregivers. We talk about the importance of inclusion, what true support looks like, and how life skills can be taught with love, patience, and creativity. Whether you're raising a child with special needs or simply want to foster more empathy in your home, this episode is for you.